SPOTLIGHT ON: Taryn Reece

 

Faculty Name:   TARYN REECE

Birthplace:  PORTLAND, MAINE

Current Residence: CHARLESTON, MAINE

Necessary Job:  CMO for a Landscaping company

How long have you been doing art? my entire life

At what age did you begin creating and why? probably around 2 years old, both my parents and sister are artists and we lived artfully everyday

What is your favorite part of teaching?  it is so rewarding that it is hard to choose just one favorite part...I love witnessing students overcome fears & intimidation of the unknown and gain confidence that they CAN do it...the A-ha! moments, the squeals of delight, the proud, beaming faces

What do you find most challenging about teaching? it sounds selfish I know, but honestly I am surrounded by so much talent and so many cool workshops are happening while I'm teaching...I wish I could take more classes! :)

What do you like to do in your spare time? I adore gardening, baking, junking, sewing and working on our farm.

What is your favorite type of art medium? oooh, a toughie for a mixed media artist to answer...acrylic paint and vintage paper (its a tie)

Who is your favorite artist? Joseph Cornell

What is one interesting (trivial) fact that everyone should know about you? my nose, toes and right hand are always cold (not sure why but the left hand always seems to be A-ok)

Attach your favorite image and detail why it is your favorite. (preferably not your art) cute photo of our pup Lily - Kecia Deveney took this when staying with us for Art in the Rough.  Lily is sweet, loyal and keeps us on our toes...she is adored.

http://www.naveljellystudios.com/

http://www.naveljellystudios.com/html/art_in_the_rough.html

The Miracle of You Art Auction for The Little Baby Face Foundation

Contributing artists to date:

Terri Ventura

Pamela Huntington

Loretta Benedetto Marvel

Ann-Denise Anderson

Kimberly Moore

Pamela Hastings

Angela Huggins

Laurie Meseroll

Sue Pelletier

Ruth Goldfarb

JoAnnA Pierotti

Pam Carriker

Cheryl Figliola

Colleen Athens

Marlene Haveron

Taryn Reece

Amber Dawn

Janice Warren

Kathleen Nesi

Nancy Lefko

Brenda Bliss

Lesley Venable

Laura Spano

Karenne Crow

Terra Sheridan

Jean Van Brederode

Linda Schultz

Judy Wilkenfeld

Carrie Joy Byrnes

Kecia Deveney

Cheryl Strait

Ellen Legare

Our National and International artists have made this

an event to remember. 

Thank You!

(Artist list as at 09/01/2010)

Max McClelland – March 2006 

Max McClelland – September 2010 (Holding the donated artwork of the fabulous Sue Pelletier)

Glamping

It is with great reluctance that we share this post for these are secrets that we would like to keep to ourselves. 

Candy Floss tastes better in a barn.

Lobsters are juicier when cooked by Stan.

You have a much better day if you start it with Lynne's muffins…

or Robin’s pie…

Showering outside means you get to watch the sun shining through the steam and you don’t have to mop the floor.

Birthdays are happier when you can share the candles.

Lounge rooms are nicer when they are outside.

 

Life runs much smoother when you have the S Team on hand.

Sisters do actually love each other.

and playing dress up is much more fun when you do it together!

  

So we have thought about it and we don’t think we will.  This is an adventure that we want to keep to ourselves.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Paints

I have been to many art retreats before, but never have I grown so close to so many of the other people BEFORE I even got there. This will be like "Old Home Week". You are all so wonderful, friendly, sharing, and FUN people...........Ellen and Sallianne, you have assembled a grand group of teachers, classes, vendors and activities. I can't wait to meet the "Aussie Mum", to do journaling with Loretta, to bead with Annie, to learn from Lillian, to gift you all with my trades, to shop till I drop at vendor's booths, and to give big ole hugs to all of my new BFF's.....(Sue, CA)

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Art Is...
The smoosh of a rubber stamp on crisp paper;
The whirr of the sewing machine piecing a block;
The clatter of beads being threaded on a needle;
The snip of a wire cutter attaching a clasp to a bracelet;
The tap of the painter's brush mixing the perfect sunset red;
The prick of a needle piercing layers of fabric;
The rip of watercolor paper being torn into signatures;
The squish of acrylics leaving a tube;
The hum of activity in a room full of dollmakers;
The giggles of artists making tiaras;
The greetings of artists not seen since last year;
The applause of generous artists at Show 'N Tell;
The sounds of lives changing;
The words of joy, the tears of happiness,
The bonds of friendship forged through art.
These things and more, are all what Art Is.
Art is waiting for you.

By Loretta Benedetto Marvel

WICKEDLY
GOOD
FACULTY
Michael Albert
Lillian Alberti
Colleen Athens
Loretta Benedetto Marvel
Rachel Betterley
Robin Betterley
Nicole Chazaud Telaar
Jane Davila
Kecia Deveney
Michael de Meng
Cyndi Duncan
Judy Gula
Pamela Hastings
Jenny Heid
Angela Huggins
Pamela Huntington
Keith Lo Bue
Melanie Ann Mercado
Laurie Meseroll
Kimberly Moore
Aaron Nieradka
Jo Packham
JoAnnA Pierotti
Margo Potter
Taryn Reece
Diane Russell-Horn
Tracy & Allison Stilwell
Diana Trout
Lesley Venable
Elin Waterston
Suze Weinberg
KC Willis

Create a piece of art that depicts you...

Every artist will have their name/website & thumbnail of image
displayed on the Art Is..You website.

Submit as many pieces of art as you wish.

No limitation on medium.

No larger than 12"x 12"x 5".

Auction night...you can choose...

75% to Little Baby Face Foundation and 25% to artist

or

75% to artist and 25% to Little Baby Face Foundation.

Yours in art,

Ellen and Sallianne
Wicked and Good!

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ON THE ROAD: - Where you will find us

ART IS…A CREATIVE FORCE

There is nothing more powerful than the creative force.  It is truly all there is and the more we share it and help other women claim it, the better the world becomes.

Margot Potter

Dear Friends,
The new year is underway and we have been working hard behind the scenes to bring to our Art Is...You family and friends some exciting events, community activities and charity challenges.

In the last three years Art Is...You has grown tremendously. We were humbled recently by faculty who told us that those attending love the attention given to them as individuals and that our ability to keep everyone connected not only to each other but to the two of us is unique! Another faculty member claimed that "...our event is a real gem and I'll be singing your praises up and down the circuit". 

Importantly though we know that we have created a special and safe environment where artists, whether they be faculty or students, can come together to share in their passion for creativity.

We have moved to Danbury, CT which is literally a hop, skip, or jump from airports, metro rail and NYC. We have negotiated a single/double rate of $109 (plus taxes) and this includes a hot american breakfast and a manager's drink special each evening.

All full day workshop fees include our fabulous buffet lunches and in October Mrs. Pom is back by popular demand, conducting her morning creative heart and soul starters....another inclusive (on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings).

We hope you will consider joining us in 2010. 

In March for the first time, international found-object pioneers Thomas Mann and Keith Lo Bue combine forces to bring students deep into the nuts-and-bolts of selection, design and connection of their own multi-media creations. 

Columbus Day Weekend discover why artists are escaping to Art Is...You - The East Coast Art Retreat and choose from over 70 workshops, taught by our treasured line up of faculty.

There are opportunities online through our special 2010 Charity Challenge or in person at our very new monthly Metro Meet Ups in Connecticut and New York, to be a part of the Art Is...You family.

Yours in art,
Ellen and Sallianne
Wicked and Good!

Photo Quilt: Elin Waterson
Photoshop: Pamela Huntington
Treasure Box: Taryn Reece
Wickedly Good: Lillian Alberti
Angels & Demons: Michael de Meng
Felt Witch Hat: Nicole Chazaud Telaar

Have You Registered Yet?

Don't miss out in taking Tea with Lillian, Nicole, Minnie, Kecia, Pam, Annie, Gwen, Doris, Angela, Pamela, Keith, Sally Lynn, Loretta, Taryn, Diane, Janette, Naomi, Joyce & Suze,

Registration Deadline September 18.

Join us...

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many hands that have helped to make this weekend away a reality.  We would like to thank our faculty, our alumni,  and our wonderful vendors – for supporting us in our endeavors to create and grow a wonderful and unique retreat on the East Coast.

How wonderful to know that we have captured their hearts.

Allow us to capture yours...

Ellen and Sallianne

ART IS...BEAUTIFUL BOOKS

This year's inspiration came from the most wonderful book "Taking Tea With Alice" by Dawn Hylton and Diane Sedo.  We thank both Dawn and Diane for their support in allowing us to use there work as the basis for our theme and associated activities.

In keeping with this inspiration, we have three more books that will be making a special appearance during the weekend.

Cheryl Kling - will be available Friday evening to sign copies of her beautiful Nature's Royal Tea Party.

Lisa Kettell will be available on Sunday to sign copies of her magical Altered Art Circus.

Diana Trout will be sending her "hot off the press" Journal Spilling Books - be the first to own one.

Pre-order your copies and pick them up on site.

Candy for the eyes and soul...

ART TRUNK

 

The East Coast Art Trunk is shaping up to be two wonderful days. A mixed media feast of color, texture, original art, pewter charms, and extremely fun goodies.

Discover lace trims, appliqués & collars, eyelet fabric & trim.  Pick up paper, kits, frippery, collage sheets, fibers, cardstock, transparencies, fabrics.

Unique vintage and contemporary beads, laces and sew-ons plus jewelry incorporating found objects and vintage parts.

You will find supplies for all your rubber stamping, scrapbooking, art dolls, collage, assemblage, art quilts, altered art and enjoy a magnificent Doll and Mixed Media Exhibition coordinated by the 3D Cloth Doll Club of Mount Vernon.

The Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT

9 Oct: 9pm-11pm : 10 Oct: 12nn-7pm : 11 Oct: 10am-3pm

 

THEY MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE

Altered Arts

Artistic Artifacts

Artgirlz

Cloth Doll Supply

Collage Closet

Dime Store Emporium

Flatwoods Folkart

Making Ends Meet

Mighty Leaf

Moss Hill Studios

Navel Jelly Studios

Paverpol

Ribbonsmyth

Talisman Associates

The Weaving Edge

 

VISIT OUR SITE

The East Coast Art Retreat Avatar beautifully designed by Pamela Huntington

Taryn Reece and Kecia Deveney

We're painting the roses red with Taryn Reece...

Taryn Reece has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford. Taryn enjoys working with many different types of media as the mood or muse strikes her. Her watercolor and pen & ink work have appeared in many commercially-licensed designs, as well as privately commissioned pieces. Taryn has been featured in several articles in Somerset Studios and Somerset Memories.

Taryn and her husband Scott live on Windy Hill Farm in Maine. As much as she is constantly amazed and inspired by Mother Nature, Taryn has to admit she also has a fascination with the creations of man. Junky antiques, rusted metal pieces, old doll parts, antique glass glitter, teeny tiny miniatures, found objects and absolutely any type of paper ephemera…these things make her heart flutter! Scott and Taryn founded NavelJelly Studios, a mixed media & alternative art supply company with the mission to provide like-minded souls with quality-made products. Their studio specializes in providing original designs, weird & wonderful found objects, as well as all things miniature. Taryn and Scott have supported Art Is…You since its first year. For more information, please visit http://www.naveljellystudios.com/

Taryn's Art Is...

Thursday - Coronation of Alice
Friday - A Story Book mEnding
Saturday Evening - Prints Charming
Sunday - Secret Books
SundayNight - Sweetie Cakes

Art is ... following Kecia Deveney down the rabbit hole...

Originally from California, Kecia is a mixed media/jewelry artist/photographer, who now resides in New Jersey. Drawing inspiration from her life experience as the mother of a severely disabled child, Kecia has channeled that energy into learning and creating art. She's been known to go to a flea market on the hottest days in the summer or 17 degrees in the winter to see what she can find to play with. Experimenting with "reclaimed discardia" results in many unique pieces of storytelling art. She's recently been published in Altered Couture and has several other pieces of jewelry in the submission process. Her goal as a teacher is to support, motivate and inspire others. You can read more about her artistic journey at http://lemoncholys.blogspot.com/ and http://www.lemoncholys.com/

Kecia's Art Is...
Thursday - Cherished Snippet Journal Friday - A Garden Goddess Saturday - A Soldered Inheritence Sunday - Layers of Clarity

Treat Yourself - You know you deserve it!

Columbus Weekend is not far away and you have a chance to treat yourself and enjoy the company of some fabulous artists. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and even Monday play host to some wonderful workshops - Pamela Huntington, Janette Schuster, JoAnnA Pierotti, Taryn Reece, Annie Hesse, Debbie Gile, Artgirlz, Susan Ferraro, Loretta Marvel, Cheryl Strait, Lesley Venable, Joyce Stroman plus vendors including Artgirlz, Artistic Artifacts, Dimestore Daze, Navel Jelly Studios, Paverpol, Lost Art Creations, Cultured Expressions, plus challenges, swaps, show n tell, treats, the original Pie Prom and much more. Join us to discover what Art Is...to you.